| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $196.38 | 11.416% | $218.7987 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.88 | 6.414% | $186.0968 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.47 | 6.320% | $119.5781 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.76 | 11.118% | $260.8606 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.77 | 8.672% | $129.0697 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.40 | 13.502% | $208.1627 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.80 | 11.154% | $277.6627 | $277.66 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.46 | $1,400.2293 | $1,400.23 | $1,400.20 | $1,400.40 | |